Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.

Bible References

Writest

Job 3:20

“Why is the light given to him who is in misery,
And life to the bitter in soul,
Ruth 1:20
She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi (sweetness); call me Mara (bitter), for the Almighty has caused me great grief and bitterness.
Psalm 88:3

For my soul is full of troubles,
And my life draws near the grave (Sheol, the place of the dead).

Makest

Job 20:11

“His bones are full of youthful strength
But it lies down with him in the dust.
Psalm 25:7

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
According to Your lovingkindness remember me,
For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Proverbs 5:11

And you will groan when your life is ending,
When your flesh and your body are consumed;
Jeremiah 31:19

‘After I turned away [from You], I repented;
After I was instructed, I struck my thigh [in remorse];
I was ashamed and even humiliated
Because I carried the disgrace of my youth [as a nation].’
John 5:5
There was a certain man there who had been ill for thirty-eight years.